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A bite-sized history of Italy : gastronomic tales of the Roman Empire, renaissance, and republic / Danielle Callegari.
Van Pelt Library GT2853.I8 C33 2026
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Callegari, Danielle, Author.
- Series:
- Bite-sized history
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Food habits--Rome.
- Food habits.
- Food habits--Italy--History.
- Gastronomy--Italy--History.
- Gastronomy.
- Cooking, Italian--History.
- Cooking, Italian.
- Italy--Civilization.
- Italy.
- Genre:
- recipes.
- Recipes.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 245 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
- Other Title:
- Gastronomic tales of the Roman Empire, renaissance, and republic
- Place of Publication:
- New York ; London : The New Press, [2026]
- Summary:
- "An exploration into the Italian food history and culture, from the Roman Empire to today"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Planting the Seeds
- Bread and Circuses
- How to Squeeze an Anchovy for all Its/It's Worth
- The Emperor's Book of Cooking
- From Lowly Creepers to High Fliers
- Feasting while Fasting
- The Pope's Cellar
- A Thin Line or a Fat Chance
- Parmesan Mountain
- Forbidden Fruits
- Timballo or Soup
- Coffee and Cigarettes
- The Angels in Heaven Eat Nothing But Vermicelli
- From Corn Madness to Bitter Rice
- A Side of Spaghetti and Meatballs
- The Authenticity Police
- The One True Pizza
- In Search of Genuine Wine
- Playing with Your Food
- Trippa alla romana, but Szechuan-style
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781620979235
- 1620979233
- OCLC:
- 1529599068
- Publisher Number:
- 90104468296
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